The Book of Nature Myths
by Florence HOLBROOK (1860 - 1932)
This is a book of myths told by the Indians of North America to their children. They could be compared to present day Fairy Tales. (Summary by Kenneth Coon)
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The Book of Nature Myths:
How Flax was given to Men ,
How Summer came to the Earth ,
How the Blossoms came to the Heather ,
How the Raven helped Men ,
The Children in the Moon ,
The Lantern and the Fan ,
The Story of the Earth and Sky ,
The Story of the First Emeralds ,
The Story of the First Snowdrops ,
The Story of the First Whitefish ,
The Story of the Picture on the Vase ,
The Twin Stars ,
Was it the First Turtle? ,
Why all Men love the Moon ,
Why is there a Man in the Moon ,
Why the Aspen Leaves tremble ,
Why the Crocodile has a Wide Mouth ,
Why the Evergreen Trees never lose their Leaves ,
Why the Face of the Moon is White ,
Why the Juniper has Berries ,
Why the Sea is Salt ,
Why the Water in Rivers is never Still ,
Why there is a Hare in the Moon